NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE COURSE SYLLABUS

 

The North Central Texas College (NCTC) Course Syllabus provides the following as required by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB): (1) a brief description of the course including each major course requirement, assignment and examination; (2) the learning objectives for the course; (3) a general description of the subject matter of each lecture or discussion; and (4) any required or recommended readings.  Contact information for the instructor is also provided. The Course Syllabus also provides institutional information to indicate how this course supports NCTC’s purpose and mission. Information specific to a particular section of the course will be included in the Class Syllabus and distributed to enrolled students.

 

Course Title: Human Anatomy & Physiology II
Course Prefix & Number: BIOL2402	Section Number:500/501	Term Code:161S
Semester Credit Hours: 4	Lecture Hours: 3	Lab Hours: 1 (2 per week)
Course Description (NCTC Catalog): A continuation of BIOL 2401. A study of the cardiovascular, lymphatic and immune, respiratory, digestive, urinary and reproductive systems and metabolism.
Course Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2401
Course Type: o - Academic General Education Course (from Academic Course Guide Manual but not in NCTC Core) x - Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course o - WECM Course

 

Name of Instructor:	Doug Elrod
Campus/Office Location:	Corinth #204
Telephone Number:	940/498-6291
E-mail Address:	daelrod@nctc.edu

 

Name of Chair/Coordinator:	Sara Alford
Office Location:	Flower Mound 201
Telephone Number:	940-498-8414
E-mail Address:	salford@nctc.edu

 

REQUIRED OR RECOMMENDED COURSE MATERIALS

 

Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology; Martini,F and Nath,J.; Eighth Ed.; Pearson/BenjaminCummings, 2015

Lab Manual available online when course begins.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS, EVALUATION METHODS AND GRADING CRITERIA

 

# of Graded Course Elements	Graded Course Elements	Percentage or Points Values
4	100 point lecture  exams	400 points
3	100 point lab exams	300 points
5	homework and assignments	75 points
Total		775 points

 

INSTITUTIONAL LEARNING GOALS

 

x           A quality general education curriculum in all associate degree programs.

o            Quality freshman and sophomore level courses in arts and sciences which parallel the lower division offerings of four-year colleges and universities.

o            Quality technical programs leading directly to careers in semi-skilled and skilled occupations, and quality technical education programs up to two years in length leading to certificates and associate degrees.

o            Quality programs and services in support of adult literacy and basic skills development as a mean of workforce enhancement and expanding access to higher education.

 

PROGRAM PURPOSE STATEMENT

 

NCTC seeks to implement its goal of offering quality general education curriculum in all associate degrees by offering a core of general education courses designed to help students achieve academic, career and lifelong goals.  Acquiring knowledge, thinking critically, and utilizing the methodologies of various disciplines exposed students to experiences that serve to advance their personal growth.  The chief focus of the General Education Core Curriculum at NCTC is to emphasize Exemplary Educational Objectives and Basic Intellectual Competencies.

 

DEPARTMENTAL PURPOSE STATEMENT

 

The purpose of the Science Department is to provide instruction in the areas of chemistry and biology as these disciplines relate to the overall mission of NCTC, and to provide a qualified, competent faculty, and staff to ensure that the delivery of the instruction of these courses is consistently of high quality.

 

STATEMENT OF SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE EXPECTED OF NCTC GRADUATES

 

NCTC seeks to implement its goal of offering a core of general education courses designed to help students achieve academic, career and lifelong goals. The chief focus of the General Education Core Courses at NCTC is to emphasize basic intellectual competencies and broad intellectual perspectives.

 

CORE CURRICULUM COMPONENT AREA

 

The overall objectives of the Natural Science component area are to enable students understand, construct, and evaluate relationships in the natural sciences; and (2) understand the basis for building and testing theories.

 

NATURAL SCIENCE: EXEMPLARY EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES (EEOs) FOR THIS COURSE

 

x  (NS1)   To understand and apply methods and appropriate technology to the study of

                  natural sciences.

 

o  (NS2)    To recognize scientific and quantitative methods and the differences between these

                  approaches and other methods of inquiry and to communicate findings, analyses,

                  and interpretation both orally and in writing.

 

o   (NS3)   To identify and recognize the differences among competing scientific theories.

 

o   (NS4)   To demonstrate knowledge of the major issues and problems facing modern science,

                  including issues that touch upon ethics, values and public policies.       

 

o   (NS5)   To demonstrate knowledge of the interdependence of science and technology and

                  their influence on, and contribution to, modern culture.

 

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

Student Learning Outcome

Use anatomical terminology to identify and describe locations of major organs of each system covered.

Explain interrelationships among molecular, cellular, tissue, and organ functions in each system

Describe the interdependency and interactions of the systems.

Explain contributions of organs and systems to the maintenance of homeostasis

Identify causes and effects of homeostatic imbalances

Describe modern technology and tools used to study anatomy and physiology

Apply appropriate safety and ethical standards.

Locate and identify anatomical structures.

Appropriately utilize laboratory equipment, such as microscopes, dissection tools, general lab ware, physiology data acquisition systems, and virtual simulations.

Work collaboratively to perform experiments

Demonstrate the steps involved in the scientific method

Communicate results of scientific investigations, analyze data and formulate conclusions.

Use critical thinking and scientific problem-solving skills, including, but not limited to, inferring, integrating, synthesizing, and summarizing, to make decisions, recommendations, and predictions

 

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF SUBJECT MATTER FOR EACH LECTURE/DISCUSSION

Topic	General Description of Subject Matter
Week of Jan 17	Blood- Functions, Components, Hemostasis, Typing
“      Jan 23	Heart-Anatomy, cardiac cycle, electrical conduction pattern
Jan 30	Blood vessels- Structure, blood flow control and pressure
Feb 6	Exam I; Lymphatic and Immune systems
Feb 13	Lab Exam I; Immune and Respiratory system
Feb 20	Respiratory System
Feb 27	Digestive System
Mar 6	Digestive System
Mar 13	Spring Break
Mar 20	Exam II; Metabolism
Mar 27	Lab Exam II; Urinary system
Apr 3	Urinary system
Apr 10	Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
Apr 17	Exam III; Reproductive Systems
Apr 24	Reproductive Systems
May 1	Lab Exam III; Growth and Development
May 8	Exam IV (Final)

 

 

BASIC INTELLECTUAL COMPETENCIES FOR THIS COURSE

 

     READING – Reading at the college level means the ability to analyze and interpret a variety of printed materials – books, articles and documents.  A core curriculum should offer student the opportunity to master both general methods of analyzing printed materials and specific methods for analyzing the subject matter of individual disciplines.

 

     WRITING – Competency in writing is the ability to produce clear, correct, and coherent prose adapted to purpose, occasion, and audience.  Although correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation are each a sine qua non in any composition, they do not automatically ensure that the composition itself makes sense or that the writer has much of anything to say.  Students need to be familiar with the writing process including how to discover a topic and how to develop and organize it, how to phrase it effectively for their audience.  These abilities can be acquired only through practice and reflection.

 

     SPEAKING – Competence in speaking is the ability to communicate orally in clear, coherent, and persuasive language appropriate to purpose, occasion, and audience.  Developing this competency includes acquiring poise and developing control of the language through experience in making presentations to small groups, to large groups, and through the media.

 

     LISTENING – Listening at the college level means the ability to analyze and interpret various forms of spoken communication.

 

X     CRITICAL THINKING – Critical thinking embraces methods for applying both qualitative and quantitative skills analytically and creatively to subject matter in order to evaluate arguments and to construct alternative strategies.  Problem solving is one of the applications of critical thinking, used to address an identified task.

 

     COMPUTER LITERACY – Computer literacy at the college level means the ability to use computer-based technology in communicating, solving problems, and acquiring information.  Core-educated students should have an understanding of the limits, problems, and possibilities associated with the use of technology, and should have the tools necessary to evaluate and learn new technologies as they become available.

 

 

 

Last day to Withdraw	For the Spring 2017 semester, the last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is  April 6, 2017.
Student Rights & Responsibilities	NCTC Board policy FLB (Local) Student Rights and Responsibilities states that each student shall be charged with notice and knowledge of the contents and provisions of the rules and regulations concerning student conduct.  These rules and regulations are published in the Student Handbook published in conjunction with the College Catalog.  All students shall obey the law, show respect for properly constituted authority, and observe correct standards of conduct.
Scholastic Integrity	Scholastic dishonesty shall constitute a violation of college rules and regulations and is punishable as prescribed by Board policies. Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but not be limited to cheating on a test, plagiarism, and collusion.

 

STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

 

ACCESS (Disability Support)	North Central Texas College is committed to both the spirit and letter of federal equal opportunity legislation, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.   NCTC is required by law to provide "reasonable accommodations" to students with disabilities, so as not to discriminate on the basis of that disability.  It is the student’s responsibility to provide disability documentation to the ACCESS Office which authorizes accommodations for students with disabilities.  The ACCESS Office is located in room 170 on the Corinth Campus and room 110 of the Administration (100) Building on the Gainesville Campus.  Students can also call 940-668-7731 ext. 4321 or 940-498-6207.
Student Success Center	The Student Success Center is designed to help all students at NCTC develop tools to achieve their academic goals. The center links students to FREE tutoring, including a Writing Center, a Math Lab, and free online tutoring in the evening.  The program helps students acclimate to college by providing students free interactive workshops about Time Management, Study Skills, Test Anxiety, and much more. For more information, please visit your nearest Student Success Center.
Financial Aid, Scholarships, and Veterans Services	The Financial Aid Office is responsible for administering a variety of programs for students who need assistance in financing their education.  The first step for financial aid is to complete a FAFSA.  For more information, please visit your nearest Financial Aid Office.